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MUFC_4_LIFE

i decided to use genie scout last week for the first time and was all working fine. genie scout was in my start menu and for some reason i dragged the file from my start menu onto my desktop and now i can't run that specific file or delete it i've tried everything it doesn't cause any problem but i don't want an icon on my desktop that i can't use or DELETE. it says access is denied bla bla bla

help needed please

i am using windows vista

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Deleted

16 years

Click continue..if you're not Admin then you can't delete it.

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MUFC_4_LIFE

16 years

i am admin i click continue and it says this

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Deleted

16 years

That means you aren't an Admin..Is it a family computer?

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MUFC_4_LIFE

16 years

no it's mine but i have made my brother an account (standard user)

i'll prove it

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Deleted

16 years

Turn off User Account Control in your settings.

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RedArmy20

16 years

log in with ur brothers account, and edit your account and give yourself privileges as an admin.

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MUFC_4_LIFE

16 years • Edited

no still doesn't work it''s hopeless

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RedArmy20

16 years

its something wrong with vista...dont think i can help mate.

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MUFC_4_LIFE

16 years

ok thanks anyway red.
i'll ask around on the forum to see if anyone else has an idea

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myhay99

16 years

try this!!!!
right click and run as administrator!

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myers1987

16 years

have u tried running in safe mode and deleting it hit f8 during start up and select safe mode

have u restarted your comp after deleting it sometimes it stays till after a restart

also u could try right clicking your desktop and refreshing it might go jut a thought

hope u get it sorted

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MUFC_4_LIFE

16 years

thanks a lot mate worked straiht away in safe mode.

cheers:wink

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